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Which Iconic Car Are You Meant to Drive?

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About This Quiz

Cars: Since the early 20th century, perhaps nothing else had become such an expression of personality. Of course, back in the day, there was only one car that the average person could afford to own, the Ford Model T, and it only came in one color: black. Times have changed since then; automobiles now come in a dizzying array of body types and colors, two kinds of transmissions, and extras from powerful engines to convertible roofs.

Of course, many people don't have carte blanche to choose a car that fits their personality. Most of us are limited by our budget, which explains the proliferation of four-cylinder, four-door passenger cars on the road. Often white, because that neutral color tends to assure a higher resale value when it's time to sell. But hey, we can dream, can't we? You've almost certainly put some thought into what you'd drive if money were no object.

We've crafted a quiz to help you with those musings, to match your personality to an iconic car. None of these are the cars of the past few years; they're all classics which have stood the test of time. (Hey, who needs dual airbags in their imaginary ride!) But none are as old as the Model T or the Chrysler DeSoto, either -- our choices are from the golden years of cars, the 1960s through the 1990s. So buckle up and find out you're meant to drive!

Do you like to drive?

Oh, yeah! Especially fast.

I like a long road trip.

It's mostly a convenience for me.

Sometimes I bike instead, I like the fresh air and saving gas.

How many friends would you say you have?

Really, only one close and loyal confidant

I have a HUGE social circle, but only a few tight friends.

I feel like I have plenty of friends.

My family are my closest friends.

How would your closest friends describe you?

Lots of fun

Hardworking

A true original

Still a bit of a mystery, after all this time

What kind of movies do you like?

Action movies

Dramas and dark thrillers

Comedies

Documentaries

What kind of books do you like?

The classics of literature

Biographies and history

Spy thrillers and crime novels

I don't have enough time to read; I barely get to the movies.

How would you describe your approach to finances?

I live very cheaply, so once in a while I can enjoy something great.

My credit cards are maxed out.

I get the bills paid, with little left over for savings.

Comfortable, thank you

At your place of work, what hangs on the wall to tell people who you are?

A photo of me with a celebrity or prominent figure

Photos I took myself on my travels

A framed diploma or professional certification

A photo of me with my family

Do you get along with your boss or supervisor?

No, I hate being told what to do.

We're almost like colleagues, so yes.

I work solely for myself.

I think he or she might be a little threatened by my superior work ethic, tbh.

If it's late at night and the streets are empty, do you run red lights?

I run red lights even in the daytime, when there are cars around!

Oh, yeah ... I look both ways and I'm off!

No, just in case. Who wants to pay a ticket?

I'm more likely to be lost in thought and not realize the light's turned green.

What's your approach to fashion?

Classic styles, clean lines, nothing cheap or sweatshop-made

Classic but casual: Levi's, Converse, Carhartt, etc.

I always dress to impress, even if nothing big is scheduled that day.

I shop at thrift stores and keep things until they wear out.

What kind of dog would suit you best?

A striking large breed like a Great Dane

A hiking companion like an Australian shepherd or Lab

A smart terrier, like a Jack Russell

I'm more of a cat person.

If you had to choose an exotic pet, what would it be?

A potbellied pig -- they're smart and endearing.

A tiger, for the wow factor

A sloth -- they're low-maintenance.

An Arabian or Thoroughbred horse

Are you happy with your level of education?

Yes, I achieved all my aims.

No, and I might go back to school someday.

Not really. School bored me, but I'd like to have the greater earning capacity that more school would have allowed.

How many children do you have/want?

How would you deal with a co-worker who's been spreading gossip about you?

No one knows any gossip about me. I'm very discreet.

One-on-one talk; maybe it gets physical if they're not sorry.

Address it in front of everyone, using humor to defuse the situation, and hopefully making them look bad.

Ignore them. It's probably all true, and more!

What kind of home would you most like?

A mountaintop house with a great view

A brownstone in a city

A country home with some acreage

A cottage at the edge of a forest

What kind of decor does your current home have?

Lots of furniture or art passed down from previous generations

Comfortable furniture and lots of family photos

A lot of IKEA stuff, partly hidden under the mess I make

Secondhand stuff, and maybe a bike rack on the wall

What were your grades like in school?

Straight A's

Mostly A's and B's (PE was a weak spot)

B's with a few C's thrown in

All over the map -- A's when I applied myself; D's and F's other times.

Which of these is closest to the vehicle you drive now?

A pickup truck

An aging European car

A "sporty" but economical car

An older VW

How do you like to work out?

Cross-fit or weightlifting

Basketball or softball with friends

Long walks are enough for me

Riding my bicycle

If money were no object, where would you go on vacation?

London, for all the museums and theater

Monte Carlo, to gamble

An European capital, to look at historical sites

To a tropical beach, where I'd just relax

Which social media site can't you do without?

Instagram

YouTube

Facebook

I'm not a fan of social media.

Do you work on your car yourself?

Oh yes; I'm a born mechanic.

I enjoy tinkering with it, but sometimes I get in over my head.

No, I take it to an independent mechanic's shop.

My car gets regular dealership service.

Which sport do you most like to watch?

Football

Basketball

Baseball

The Olympics

If you could have been an Olympian, which event would you have pursued?

Downhill skiing

Track and field

Swimming

Fencing

If you had to relocate, which of these cities would most tempt you?

Boston

New York City

Denver

Las Vegas

What's a typical breakfast for you?

Just coffee, usually after 10 a.m.

Something quick, like a toaster waffle or cereal

Some kind of eggs, maybe an omelet

A full breakfast: bacon or sausage, eggs, toast, juice and coffee (or tea)

The best color for a car is ...

Red!

An understated silver

A cheerful primary color

It's what's under the hood that counts!

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